Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Ben and Beatriz |
2022 |
Katalina Gamarra |
Buy |
Katalina Gamarra’s debut and sole novel to date, Ben and Beatriz, was published in 2022. The book retells Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Harvard, with a queer Latina Beatriz and a privileged white Ben navigating their unlikely attraction while confronting real differences in background and worldview.
The novel blends rom-com energy with serious themes including colorism, addiction, and mental health, and was a finalist for the New England Book Award.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Katalina Gamarra Standalone Novels series?
There are one books in the Katalina Gamarra Standalone Novels series, published in 2022.
What is the first book in the Katalina Gamarra Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Katalina Gamarra Standalone Novels series is Ben and Beatriz, published in 2022.
What is Katalina Gamarra's writing style like?
Katalina Gamarra writes contemporary romance with literary depth, using Shakespeare as a framework to explore modern issues of race, sexuality, and class.